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How to create a cosy home

Want to add that much-coveted sense of cosiness to your interior, but not sure where to start? This step-by-step approach will put your snuggly home improvement project on the rails in no-time.

Easy home improvement: 5 essential tips

Improving your home doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are 5 easy ways you can get started.

It takes a strong floor, to support a strong mom

When Spanish fashion blogger B* a la Moda, known as Belén Canalejo in real life, was looking to buy a house, she knew it would be the beginning of a massive renovation project. Belén and her husband Nacho were determined to create the home of their dreams: a beautiful, cosy and functional house where they could live with their four kids.

Testimonials

Take a look inside the home of interior design blogger Jen Bishop

Jen Bishop is the author of The Interiors Addict, one of Australia’s leading home and lifestyle blogs. So, when she needed a new floor for her own house, Jen was determined to go all the way and explore every option.

Testimonials, Kitchen, Living room

5 gorgeous kitchen ideas you want to steal

If there is one room that reflects your personality, it’s your kitchen. From rustic to modern, from minimalistic to energetic and from one side of the colour spectrum to the other, a kitchen comes in endless styles and forms. So, what style would you choose? We found 5 inspirational kitchen ideas that will get you dreaming.

Get to work: 5 reasons why you have postponed your renovation projects for too long

Renovation projects… are you one of those people who keeps on postponing them? There’s always something that you need to take care of first, right? Wrong! Thanks to our tips, your procrastinating days are over. Read these 5 reasons why you should get to work right away, and thank us later.

News from 2017

Decorate to impress: amaze your guests with these Christmas decorations tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for decoration lovers! Whether you like to stuff your home with hundreds of twinkling Christmas ornaments or just hang some subtle ribbons here and there, there’s something special about those last few weeks of December. We took a look around and found some inventive holiday season decoration tips, that will fill your home with holiday spirit.

A surprising floor design completes Joyce’s renovation dream 

When Joyce and her husband purchased their home at the end of 2016, one thing was certain — they had a lot of work to do. They had a clear idea of how they wanted their dream home to look, and they set to work, knowing that replacing the floor was one of the many things that they needed to do.

Testimonials, Vinyl

Going vertical: install Quick-Step vinyl on walls

A new partnership between Quick-Step and Mapei lets you take your vinyl floors to new heights – even in showers! – as wall coverings.

Vinyl, Bathroom

The effect of colour in your interior: orange

The colour you give your interior says a great deal about you. What’s more, certain colours have a tremendous impact on the atmosphere a space conveys. Therefore, it’s a good idea to think carefully before setting to work with a certain shade of colour. Read on for our report on the effects of the principal colour associated with autumn: orange.

Inspiration

Malene found the perfect floor for her hilltop dream house

Take a look inside the extraordinary house of Malene Foss (25) and her husband Per. Located on top of a hill in the Norwegian town of Lyngda, it offers breathtaking views, matched by a magnificent interior design.

Testimonials

Roll up your sleeves and get upcycling!

Do you wish your house and garden (or balcony) looked a bit more original? Is the reject pile of things you don’t need any more getting bigger than you’d like? Then upcycling is the perfect way to transform old, ‘useless’ stuff into eye-catching features for your interior!

Inspiration

Would you like to bring a touch of Scandinavia into your home?

Understated, authentic, functional and timeless: Scandinavian influences have been gaining in popularity for quite some time. These days, it’s hard to imagine life without these influences from Denmark, Norway, Finland and other Scandinavian countries. Pure materials, calm colours and functional design above all: the plain interiors might look understated but in fact are simply bursting with character and authenticity. So how can you bring Nordic style into your own home? Read on and you’ll find out!

Inspiration

The kitchen project: a look at the new floor of blogger Amber

Amber is a woman who knows what she wants — she has a fascinating and flourishing career, and an expanding shoe cabinet, and blogs about the clothes that she wears, the places that she goes and the things that she does, plus life with her partner Terry. Choosing a floor for her new kitchen was like 1, 2, 3! Or was it?

Kitchen, Laminate, Testimonials, Inspiration

Creative floors with these great laying patterns

Did you know that you can lay a floor in a number of different ways? Just play with the shapes, patterns and colours and the options are endless! So if you want an original look, love eye catchers or want to make a real impression, read on!

Inspiration

Is it time for a new bathroom? Let’s make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible!

Overhauling your bathroom is quite a job, especially if you want to crack on and get things done yourself. To ensure that your renovation work goes as smoothly as possible, we have put together some step-by-step instructions to help you get started on your project.

Bathroom

How do you remove urine from a wooden floor? 

With a pet around, a home instantly becomes a much livelier place to be. Playing, cuddling, romping about: what could be more fun? Still, your furry friend may have a little accident from time to time. No need to panic; there’s an easy solution! The only thing you need is a bucket, a mop and Quick-Step cleaning agent.

Maintenance, Hardwood

A classy Quick-Step catwalk at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

Glitter, glamour, elegance, style… You will find it all at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. And while you’re taking in the stunning designs, perhaps your eye will be drawn to the equally stunning floor? With Quick-Step as the official sponsor, there will be plenty of opportunities to admire the items chosen specifically for this world-famous event.

Inspiration, Laminate, Vinyl, News

Pure relaxation with the minimalist trend

Less is more. Everyone knows the saying, but at times, it can appear vague. Look at the newest interior trend however, and you’ll understand it straight away. Minimalism seeks out contrast between shapes, colours, light and warmth — a winning mix for anyone wanting to come home feeling relaxed.

Inspiration

Jo and Karolien opt for an ‘Impressive’ master bedroom

Jo and Karolien went for the big picture: they wanted to give their spacious attic a complete make-over. Thanks to Quick-Step interior decorating advice and the latest generation laminate flooring, they were able to transform the space into an “Impressive” master bedroom.

Testimonials, Laminate, Bedroom